8 “Incredibly Filling” Avocado Recipes For Weight Loss

These funky looking fruits (Yup! It’s a fruit!) are typically found growing in tropical and Mediterranean climate areas.

But they’re taking the world by storm.

You can find everything from avocado fries, avocado toast and even avocado pudding.

Though a craze in the health world, most people are familiar with avocados famous characteristic of being chock-fulla fat.

In fact, an averaged size avocado is composed of approximately 77% of your daily dose of fat, containing approximately 29 grams per fruit. [1]

Because of this, a lot of people steer clear of this little green treat. But should they?

Well, it’s a hard decision to make without the proper facts.

Let’s clear the air

Stop fearing (good) FAT!

Avocados are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and healthy fats. They also contain a great source of magnesium, niacin and other antioxidants. [2]

Containing mostly monounsaturated fat (MUFA), oleic acid, it is the same fat that is found in olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, beef, nuts, cheese and other sources.

This fatty acid has also been linked to a number of health benefits such as lower risk of heart disease and decreased inflammation. [3]

Studies have also shown that those who replace some other sources of fat in their diet with avocados can significantly reduce their total cholesterol, increase insulin sensitivity and stabilize control over blood sugar. [4] [5]

This all being said, yes … fat is still fat, healthy or not.

By consuming too many avocados may lead to unwanted weight gain if you consume them in excess.

Many nutritionists agree that ½ an avocado per day is a good rule of thumb.

5 Reasons Avocado is a Superfood

Now that we’ve established that not all fats should be feared, let’s take a look at some of the other benefits this super food can have on us and our weight loss goals.

1. Improves Digestion

Avocados contain a fair amount of both soluble and insoluble fiber that can keep your digestive system running smoothly.

Fiber is the most present carb content, about 79% and one avocado contains about 54% of you recommended intake of daily fiber. [6]

Since fiber doesn’t break down into energy while being digested, it absorbs water and helps loosen stool, fighting constipation and bloating and can help lower risk of colon diseases as well.

2. Decreases Hunger

Studies show that those who consume avocados tend to report higher levels of satiety and lower levels of hunger up to 5 hours post consumption. [7]

This could lead to overall decrease in calorie consumption.

3. Slim Your Waistline

Diets rich in monounsaturated fats can help prevent the distribution of fat around the abdominal areas by regulating particular fat genes. [8]

Its suggested that eating avocados on days of high stress can help reverse the occurrence of our bodies to hold onto fat during stressful situations!

This can help you lose weight, shed inches and maintain weight.

4. Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is a term used to describe the combination of three or more factors that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Both of which are linked to fat gain and difficulty in losing weight.

Consumption of a MUFA-rich diet improves insulin levels and decreases glucose spikes in the bloodstream. [9]